Protein Balls

Name: Protein Balls
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 2-1/2 dozen
Ingredients: 1-1/2 cups quick-cooking oats; 1/2 cup chia seeds; 1/2 cup honey or maple syrup; 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter; 1/4 cup vanilla or chocolate protein powder; 1/4 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips

Total Time Prep: 15 min. + chilling

Yield 2-1/2 dozen

Test Kitchen Approved

This six-ingredient protein balls recipe creates treats that are perfectly poppable and sweet as can be.

Ingredients

1-1/2 cups quick-cooking oats
1/2 cup chia seeds
1/2 cup honey or maple syrup
1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
1/4 cup vanilla or chocolate protein powder
1/4 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips

Directions

In a large bowl, combine all ingredients. Refrigerate 1 hour or until firm enough to roll. Shape into 1-1/2-in. balls. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts

1 piece: 82 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 23mg sodium, 11g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 2g fiber), 2g protein.